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BENCHMARK(S): Greater understanding of the Code of Professionalism and related
services offered by the LSBA, as well as greater satisfaction among practitioners and
fewer disciplinary complaints.

Goal 3: The LSBA helps foster inclusion and participation by the

diversity of its members and works to satisfy the unique needs
of all members.

■ The State Bar fosters a welcoming environment throughout the association
(leadership, sections, committees and personal outreach) by nurturing a spirit
of inclusivity that embraces the variety of experiences, perspectives and
interests across the membership.
▪ Continue to encourage participation through committee and section
service;
o Encourage the LSBA president to consider diversity when
appointing committee leaders
The Member Outreach and Diversity Department encourages
appointment of diverse members and maintains relationships
with local and specialty bar associations to continually identify
diverse members who are willing to serve.
o Utilize co-chairs to ensure committee leadership pipeline
The Diversity Committee has maintained its current appointment
of three (3) co-chairs. Each subcommittee has two co-chairs.
The Outreach Committee has maintained its current
appointment of two (2) co-chairs.
o Consider surveying committee members at end of terms to
secure feedback on reasons for involvement or lack of same
The Diversity Committee and Outreach Committee will survey
committee members.
▪ Continue to sponsor the annual Conclave on Diversity in the Legal
Profession;
The 15 Annual Conclave on Diversity in the Legal Profession was
th
held August 11, 2023.
▪ Continue to offer the Leadership LSBA program;
o Work to include in other areas of the LSBA those not selected
for leadership class
Applicants that are not selected can be considered for other
opportunities within the LSBA. Those names of those
applicants are provided annually to the LSBA President.
▪ Continue to promote sections’ commitment to diverse programming by
ensuring seminar speakers are representative of the diversity of LSBA
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